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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /Sedan 2005 - 2009/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
12.1-12.3 l/100 km
19.4 - 19.1 US mpg
23.3 - 23 UK mpg
8.3 - 8.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz S-class S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
289-294 g/km CO2
How fast is 2005 S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2005 S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2005 S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Sedan 2005 S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5079 mm
199.96 in.
What is the width of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1872 mm
73.7 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
1935 kg
4266 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
2620 kg
5776 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
560 l
19.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Start of production
2005
End of production
2009
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
18-18.2 l/100 km 13.1 - 12.9 US mpg
15.7 - 15.5 UK mpg
5.6 - 5.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.8-9.0 l/100 km 26.7 - 26.1 US mpg
32.1 - 31.4 UK mpg
11.4 - 11.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.1-12.3 l/100 km 19.4 - 19.1 US mpg
23.3 - 23 UK mpg
8.3 - 8.1 km/l
CO2 emissions
289-294 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.1 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5 kg/Hp, 200.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 273.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 273.968
Engine displacement
5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm 3.86 in.
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio
10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1935 kg 4266 lbs.
Max. weight
2620 kg 5776 lbs.
Max load
685 kg 1510 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
560 l 19.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5079 mm 199.96 in.
Width
1872 mm 73.7 in.
Width including mirrors
2115 mm 83.27 in.
Height
1473 mm 57.99 in.
Wheelbase
3035 mm 119.49 in.
Front track
1604 mm 63.15 in.
Rear (Back) track
1606 mm 63.23 in.
Front overhang
871 mm 34.29 in.
Rear overhang
1173 mm 46.18 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.8 m 38.71 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Air suspension
Rear suspension
Air suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
235/55 R17
Wheel rim size
8J x 17